Freddie Ladapo: Charlton Athletic sign Ipswich Town striker on loan

Freddie Ladapo (centre) has only started two league games for Ipswich this season but came off the bench to score twice in a win over Cardiff in September.

Charlton have signed Ipswich striker Freddie Ladapo on loan until the end of the season.

The 30-year-old has won promotion from League One in both of the past two seasons, first with Rotherham and then with Ipswich.

He has made 22 appearances this season, the vast majority from the substitutes' bench, scoring four goals.

Ladapo said: "I'm so excited to be here and I'm looking forward to seeing what we can achieve this season."

Addicks boss Michael Appleton told the club website: "Freddie's a massive goal threat who brings lots of quality.

"He's very quick, he's athletic, he's got a very good record at this level and he's a really exciting signing. I think everyone is going to look forward to having him on board."

Ladapo began his professional career at Colchester and after a nine-club stay in non-league he was snapped up by Crystal Palace after a trial, making his Eagles debut in a Premier League match at Manchester United in 2017.

He moved to Southend, before scoring 19 goals for Plymouth in 2018/19, earning a club-record move to Rotherham where he scored 41 goals in three seasons, securing automatic promotion to the Championship twice and also lifting the EFL Trophy.

He joined Ipswich ahead of the 2022/23 campaign and scored 17 league goals as the Tractor Boys secured a return to the Championship.